Local Happenings From Gettysburg and Nearby Towns
Local notes report J B Klunk opening monuments in McSherrystown and new jewelry in Auk ers, births in Mountpleasant, a 350 pound porker killed by Frank Eicholtz, and property sales in Fairfield. Resignations and moves include constable O M Geiselman after 33 years, E J Spangler purchasing land for Mt Holly Springs, and organ funds for Gettysburg’s Episcopal church. Weather hints point to late Easter. geese flock heard northward. various farming, housing, and business changes noted across townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Diebl
Mountpleasant
Frank Eicholtz
Tyrone
Colestock
Samuel A. Firer
Fairfield
J. Garry Bennet
O. M. Geiselman
Gettysburg
James Staub Jr
East Berlin
Eisenhart
E. J. Spangler
Tyrone Township
Mt Holly Springs
Carrie Bishop
Episcopal Church
Carmegie
Jacob Hoff
Huntington Township
Norman
Georgia
E. R. Chestster
Hamilton Township
George Swartzbaugh
Exchange Hotel
Hanover
Local items from Gettysburg and vicinity detailed
J Frank Lerew ships bale hay from Bermudian farms to Harriburg reaching about £1500 in season. Nellie the trained dog is poisoned. reward offered. Thanks note for a concert at Himes farm. Elsie Weaver injures hand. stitches required. Thompson and Barber arrested in Gettysburg for horse theft. York turnpike legal action upheld by Superior Court. Feiser's Furniture advertises Spring stock. Gettysburg to host National Guard encampment pending funds. Farmers Bank declares 2 percent semiannual dividend. Phosphate mill digester explosion causes $500 loss. Hungry Musselman jailed for assault. Windstorm damages, brick injures girl. Bendersville National Bank charter approved. new directors elected. Masonic Building fall injures Otha Adams. saved by awning.
Attempted Barn Fire in Gettysburg Quashed
On Friday between 5 and 6 o'clock Asbury Reed found an arson attempt at his barn on South Washington Street Gettysburg. He discovered a pile of rubbish set ablaze and put it out before any damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Reed
South Washington Street
Gettysburg
Bold daylight robbery shocks town in broad morning
A short, smooth faced stranger entered a house near town on Friday morning, took Rosa Shuman’s money and a small pocketbook, then fled toward Alberystown. The total taken was just over one dollar, and no trace of the intruder has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thi
Jong Ture
East Berlin
Antil
Yor’ Pike
Julia Shuman
Rosa
Nothiing Haz
Bittinger Lime Company Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy
A petition filed in Scranton seeks a referee in involuntary bankruptcy for the Bittinger Lime Company of Bittinger with liabilities around 20000 and modest assets. Ekhart-Conrad Co H W Miller Co and George J Stocker of Hanover Bottling Works are petitioners. Owners Maurice and Leroy Bittinger named. fire last December destroyed the general store at a loss about 3000. Leroy Bittinger also owns a stake in Valley View Hotel which will likely continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittinger Lime Company
Bittinger
United States
Scranton
Ekhart-Conrad Co
H W. Miller Co
George J. Stocker
Hanover Bottling Works
Maurice
Leroy Bittinger
Johan R Bittinger
Where Is Lerew
Carlisle businessmen seek information leading to the capture of C. S. Lerew who left Adams county for Carlisle and ran a livery later sold. He allegedly drew funds from local merchants including Robert E. Kabish of the Letort Hotel by cashing a $10 check and other merchants’ payments were not honored at banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
C. S. Lerew
Adams County
Dickinson Avenue
Lerew
Robert E. Kabish
Letort Hotel
Local Break-In At Mt. Rock Residence Targets Wine
Gregory F. M. Smith of Centennial Cigar Co. reports that unknown individuals broke into the Mt. Rock home in Monunt Pleasant township early Thursday, drank or removed several wine samples, with no other property disturbed. He and Mrs. Smith have been living at the Central Hotel in Hanover since early winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory F. M. Smith
Centennial Cigar Co
Hanover
Mt. Rock
Monunt Pleasant Township
Fire at Gettysburg damages livery stable and hay
A Wednesday evening fire at the Stansbaugh livery on Railroad street Gettysburg started in the bay loft and burned little of the lower stable. The upper portion and a large hay supply were destroyed while horses wagons and harness were moved to safety. Logs valued about 400 dollars were insured. Chas Strasbaugh, proprietor, formerly lived in Mountpleasant township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stansbaugh
Gettysburg
Bay
Strasbaugh
Chas Strasbaugh
Mountpleasant Township
Plank Secures Salary Rise for 1908 Season
Eddie Plank of Table Rock Adams County receives 24250 for 1908, up 8750 from 1907 when he earned 3500. He threatened retirement unless the increase was granted after a telegram interview with Manager Mack before the club left Philadelphia for New Orleans. Dr John A Greenewalt Chambersburg announces State Senate bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Plank
Table Rock
Adams County
Plank
Mack
New Orleans
Philadelphia
John A. Greenewalt
Chambersburg
Franklin- Adams
Greenewalt
Death Doings in Hunterstown and Nearby Areas
Obituaries and death notices from Straban township and surrounding communities report the deaths of Enos Brown 76 a retired farmer of Hunterstown and lifelong Straban resident. Survived by wife and three children with funeral at St John church New Chester. Additional notices include Ann Rendlehart year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rendlehart Lancaster Connor etc. Mrs Elizabeth Sneeringer Shipley Lititz. Mrs Lewis Holfheins York. Mrs Martha Cook Gettysburg. Mrs Edward Dietrick Cendersville. Mrs Elizabeth Kepner Abbottstown Hanover. Mrs Henry Utz Two Taverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Brown
Hunterstown
Brown
Mr. Brown
Strabant Township
The
Reformed Church
New Chester
M.E. Zinn
Gettysburg
Harvey Brown
Zing
Clayton Wagner
Straban Township
St. John Church
Korn
Anns Catharine Rendiehart
William Rendlehart
Elizabeth Sneeringer
Lansinger
Shipley
Lil
Litkestown
Lewis &. Holfheins
Salem Avenue
York
Morgan
William
Charles
Holiheins
East Berlin
Agnes Hildebrand
Edward Dietrick
Cendersville
Unusual Large Litter Born to Tyrone Sow
Mr. Frank Eicholtz of Tyrone reports a brood sow giving birth to twenty pigs. Fifteen survive, with twelve nursing the mother and three on the bottle, all thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eicholtz
Tyrone Townsship
Boy Wrestler Breaks Arm in Mountpleasant Incident
Eleven year old Roy Diehl son of Thanie M Diehl of Mountpleasant township sustained a serious left arm injury during a school wrestling bout at Rohiers school. He fell to the ground and broke bones near the elbow and dislocated the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Thanie
M. Diehl
Mountpleasant Township
Rohiers School
Last Notice On Arrearages And Paper Privilege
The notice warns subscribers to avoid loss of paper by paying arrears before April first. It notes that post office arrearage rulings separate from advance payments and that unsettled accounts will be handed to collection attorneys. Also mentions local social items and missing black collar tag found in New Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Old Barn Burns on Willisin Plunkett Farm
A barn on the Willisin Plunkett farm in Mountjoy township near Two Taverns burned to the ground Wednesday night. The old ore barn had been unused for years and contained hay in the loft. The fire origin is unknown but foul play is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willisin Plunkett
Mountjoy Township
Marriage Notices From Montour Area Churches
Hymenial events include W Ginter son of We Ginter marrying Marie A Mumuna daughter of David J Mumua in North Poters street and Ada Beronis GanvBter of War L Snyder uniting in matrimony. Calvin L Fiseel and Lulu Wolf wed at South eran parsonage New Chester with Rev E Dietterrich officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ginter
Miller and Cashman
We. Ginter
Marie A. Mumuna
David J. Mumwa
North Poters Street
Hev
Allen
Sheei Lo
Menaten
Ada
Eronis Ganvbter
L. Snyder
Berdersyile
Marek S
Sal Diehi Spas
Warch
Calvin L Fiseel
Ablen Fiseel
Mt Joy Township
Lulu Wol
Frederick J. Wolf
Mountpleasant Township
Southeran Parsonage
New Chester
E. E. Dietterrich
Adams County Democrats settle races for 20th district
In Gettysburg Adams County Democrats chose E D Ziegler as their congressional candidate after a county committee meeting at the Globe hotel. A disputed rule change failed, and W C Sheely agreed to support Bryan if elected. York and Adams counties unify behind Ziegler, while H N Girt and C A Hawkins withdrew as delegates. A sheriff candidate Jeese A Milhimes is noted on the Republican side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Adans County
E. D. Ziegler
Globe Hotel
Miley Miller
Bucher
Adams County
W. C. Sheely
York
Sheely
Bryan
Adams Counties
Messrs. H. N. Gitt
Chas. A. Hawkins
20Th Congressional
H_N_ Girt
Hanover
C. A. Hawkins
S. Miley Miller
Democratic Committee
C. B. Dougherty
J. L Butt
Charles Bucher
Friends and residents share visits and relocations in Gettysburg
Gettysburg residents and visitors are noted in a wave of social updates. Mie Fannie Steffy from Gettysburg visited friends Thursday and Friday while Mine Ida Sanday of Hanover stayed with her sister. Several others move residences or attend family events, including Mr. and Mrs. Geiselman at a silver wedding anniversary in Hanover and Mr. Thomas of Hamilton township seeking the Democratic nomination for Director of the Poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Fannie Steffy
Gettysburg
Mine Ida Sanday
Hanover
C. T. Hersh
Eagie Hotel
Mice Mataline Myers
West Chester Normal School
C. W. Myers
North Peters Street
Geo Osborn
Baltimore
Wm. R. Stambaugh
Qualityville
York County
Aec
W. Myers
W. Ent
Center Square
Marion
Hdmeoth
Philadelphia Street
Col
Agnes
Aven
York
AL. Robinson
Hanover Street
PL. Breighner
Helen Young
Ami
J CL Geiselman
Near Town
Charles Geiselman
Pius Smith
Carlisle Street
Martin Heltzel
Mare
Thomas
Hamilton Township
Council bids meeting for city posts on March 24
The Council will meet on March 24 to receive and consider bids for 1 Pumper 1 Lamp lighter 1 Street Commissioner and 1 Tapper. The Council may reject any or all bids. Car Loap Bryens Enthusiasmt Weaver organs and Weaver pianos shipped to Care Teen NC Michael Bros Co. Musicians praised the Weaver pianos and organs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care- Teen
Michael Bros & Co
Spring Sales List Roundup From Mt. Pleasant And New Oxford
A condensed timetable of spring sales listings for March includes Harry Stallsmith of Mt. Pleasant on the 19th and 21st names like Chas UW Hart of New Oxford and Annie E Mummert. Other entries note Alice Methorn bank stock sale near Irishtown and individuals in Mt. Pleasant and New Oxford with dates up to the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stallsmith
Mt. Pleasant
Chas
UW. Hart
New Oxford
Annie E. Mummert
Alice Methorn
Bank
Greg
F. Simith
Irishtown
Hanson Hersh
H S. Sporselier
Out
W A. Warner
Hoover
Markets Report From New Oxford Grain Prices
Ledger shows mixed grain quotes including wheat and clover with figures for rye straw timothy and barley. Prices listed include several per unit rates and totals such as 14.60 for referenced lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oxford
Timothy
Timothy Bar
H, Cashman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tuours Bay
J. B. Klunk
McSherrystown
E. M. Bollinger
Pitt Street
Ste. Philip Hartman
Hampton
I. W. Harper
C.T. Hersh
Agnes Sneeringer
Jno. Sneeringer
Brush Run
Lewis Goodenberger
Berwick Town
Ship
Alice Sterner
Samuel Sterner
Charles H. Duttera
Littlestown
State Assembly
Congress
Gouker
John D. Keith
Gettysboro
James Sheffer
C. A. Spahr
Reading Township
Spahr
E. L. Fohl
Bigierville
P. & R. Railroad
Ron
Edward Shultz
Latimore
Germany
J. Frank Lerew
Bermudian
Harrieburg
Gil. P. Emmett
Nellie
Mr. Emmett
Comet
J. W. Fanus
Himes
Messrs
John Staub
John Dicks
Elsie Weaver
Edward Weaves
Wm. Thomson
Pittsburg
Elmer Barber
Gordon
Detective Wilson
George Wagner
Keith
York Turnpike
Superior Court
Cumberland County
Feiser
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Gettvebure
Farmers Bank
John Walter
Walter
Harry Musselman
Hungry” Musselman
Duttera
Justice Sell
Squire’ Sell
Round Top Siding
Miiriam
George Tayior
Park Noel
Bendersville National Bank
Curtener
W. L. Snyder
Wm. C. Yeatts
J. G. Stover
B. Gochnaur
L. A. Warren
Frank Garrettson
Waybright Rice
Jacob S. Snyder
B. Gochpaur
Otha Adams
Davis
Adams
Dr. Hartman
Greg” Smith
David Finneirock
Lancaster
Finneirock
Martha Cook
Geo. Cook
Elizabeth Kepner
Elias Kepner
Abbottstown
Charles .How
Henry Utz
Pines
White Run
F. Hesse
Smithsburg
First Lutheran Church
Black Collarett
Henry Jivers
Jeese A. Milhimes
Conewago Township
Milhimes
Ava
Rupe
Tiny
Dr. King
Carpenter
Ep. T. AcKen
New York City
Scott
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